A New Beginning for a Canadian Icon
For the first time in more than 40 years, three North American river otter pups were born at the Zoo.
With your support, the new Community Conservation Centre will create meaningful connections between people and wildlife, helping more guests experience the wonder of species like the North American river otter while learning why conservation matters.
Oasis ZooRun 2026
THE IN-PERSON OASIS ZOORUN 2026 IS SOLD OUT
Spots in the VIRTUAL 10K, 5K and CubRun are still available.
With a fundraising goal of $110,000, every dollar raised will directly support the Toronto Zoo’s Blanding’s Turtle Headstart Program as well as the new home of the program located within the Community Conservation Centre.
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Leave a Legacy for Wildlife
A legacy is more than what you leave behind. It is what continues because you were here.
By joining the Guardian’s Circle through a planned gift, you can help ensure your love for wildlife continues protecting species, inspiring conservation, and building a better future for generations to come.
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Adopt an Animal
Through your support of the Toronto Zoo Wildlife Conservancy’s Adopt an Animal program, you are helping not only to ensure that the priority needs of your Toronto Zoo are funded, but your support is also driving our unwavering commitment to protect Canadian endangered species through the Toronto Zoo’s Species Recovery, Conservation Breeding and Reintroduction programs.
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Going the Extra Mile: Celebrating 13 Years of Turtle Conservation
To honour 13 years of conservation success, Oasis ZooRun participants will receive an exclusive race medal featuring Captain Sunshine, a beloved Blanding’s turtle and the inspiring face of the program.
Arctic Sea Ice Day: Combatting An Uncertain Future With Education
The Arctic is changing at a pace that is reshaping entire ecosystems. Arctic sea ice is rapidly declining, forming later in the year, becoming thinner, melting earlier and covering less surface area. These changes are disrupting how animals travel, hunt, feed and raise their young.
A Transformative Gift: Recognizing a Donor’s Lasting Impact on the Toronto Zoo’s New River Otter Habitat
We are deeply honoured to name the pups in memory of Mavis Berwick, her family, and their lifelong commitment to wildlife conservation. The Berwick Family of King City shares an inspiring and long-standing history of generosity with the Toronto Zoo, having supported critical projects such as the Amur Tiger Habitat redevelopment project and the new Red Panda Habitat through the Toronto Zoo Wildlife Conservancy.
Who We Are
The Toronto Zoo Wildlife Conservancy is the dedicated fundraising partner supporting vital conservation efforts led by the Toronto Zoo. With the help of generous donors, we support animal well-being, essential conservation science programs, and experiential learning opportunities connecting people with nature.